tailgate probs 850

[Bob France]

The tailgate on my 850 R has completely collapsed[ie won't hold up on its own].
is this adjustable or do I have to get spare hydraulics,if so,any ideas what where and how,[getting p####d off with having to prop the door up with a broom handle] LOL.thanks for any help,Bob

[p fandango]

i'm sure its a new strut job i'm afraid, PFV sell them quite cheap LINK (http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/product_info.php?products_id=3232)

[Tomcat]

You need new tailgate rams, they're easy to replace if you have a brush to hold the tailgate open while you change them. Speak to RUFE for a price for the rams.

[Bob France]

Thanks lads ,is it a hard job, given that I've got one of those toolkits that does the weird and wonderful things!!!!!

[t5_carl]

you have got to take the trims off either side,theres a little torx that holds it do it with the boot open!!!!

[Tomcat]

Nope the struts are just held on by clips...

[t5_carl]

i ment the trim bud:D

[Tomcat]

you have got to take the trims off either side,theres a little torx that holds it do it with the boot open!!!!

I think we both sort of posted at the same time, I wasn't suggesting you where wrong..

[t5_carl]

lol,my bad:D

[Dangerous Dave]

check out my guide to replacing the tailgate struts in the 'how-to' section of the forum. I would post a link, but am on my phone sorry.

[Tomcat]

Well rememberd that man.....Here's the Linky..... (http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=15665&highlight=tailgate+struts)

[t5_carl]

good guide!!i should of done one for fitting the recirc blanking plate..

[Dangerous Dave]

i should of done one for fitting the recirc blanking plate..

I've had my recirc valve off many times now, just gets easier and easier LOL. Just don't do it when the engine is hot, them bloody water pipes are a pain!